This bronze statue on the base of the Hébert monument depicts Marie Rollet, Louis’
wife, in about 1617, and their three children -- from left to right: Guillemette,
Guillaume (our ancestor), and Anne. Unfortunately, the historians guiding the project
were in error regarding the relative ages of the children. To be accurate, Guillaume,
who here appears to be about four years old, should have been depicted as a nine-year-old.
The other two children are more accurately represented.

The above plaque, on the Hébert monument, commemorates “The First Settlers of Québec.”
It lists the 47 earliest couples to settle in the Québec City area, during the period
1617-1640. We are related to eleven of the first fourteen: